MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Montgomery filmmaker Shane Gillis
wants to scare you to death with his new project, and he's hoping you'll help him do it.

The project, titled "Death to the World," is a horror film written by
Gillis and his creative companion Rick Gardner. While the duo has written
several other scripts together previously, this is the first to be made into a
film.

"We've written several other scripts, but this one
decapitated and buried the others, demanding we give it a life on the
screen," said Gillis.

Though most horror films focus on a character that will
ultimately become a victim, Gillis said "Death to the World" follows
the killer through his daily routine instead, whether it be just hanging out at
home or stalking his next target.

"Instead of the camera focusing on some sort of hero, it
stays with the killers," said Gillis. "So you see what they do when
they're not out killing people. I've always liked that point of view, and you
don't see it very often."

In hopes of raising the $6,800 needed to produce the film, Gillis and Gardner are offering up some creative incentives for those willing to donate a
few bucks. The donations will be used to
pay for equipment and other expenses that come along with making a film.

Among other items, the fundraiser offers donators a shout
out in the credits, a Wikipedia page dedicated to their greatness and an
honorary monster ballad. The project has currently raised $435 with 27 days remaining in the fundraiser.

Gillis said the majority of "Death to the Word" will be filmed
in April at various locations, including a few local residences, the office of
NewSouth Books and a Lake Martin property.

While three of the film's four leads have already been
filled, Gillis said they will host auditions for the remaining characters on
Saturday at the Auburn University at Montgomery. So far, Around 30 actors have registered
to try-out for the project.

Gillis said his favorite part of film making is simply the
experience of mastering a shot and working with others to depict a scene perfectly.

"I love moving with the actors, creating cool shots,
experimenting with angles, and just everything about capturing that
moment," said Gillis. "When I get that right, I can ride that feeling
for days."

Once "Death to the World" is complete, Gillis said
they hope to have a premiere at the Capri Theatre and enter the film in several
festivals. Regardless of those goals, however, Gillis said his main objective
is simply to create the type of fear that continues to lurk in the minds of viewers after the credits roll.

"I hope they look over their shoulders for a few days,"
said Gillis. "I hope girls squeeze their men's arms so hard it bruises them
when they're watching it. There's fun and terror to be had by all."